BACH surgical teams utilize communication skills, enhancing patient safety

[The Patriot]

A critical component of patient safety is open and transparent communication among hospital staff. Teams at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital train on the Department of Defense (DoD)-developed TeamSTEPPS -- Team Strategies and Techniques to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety Program, which teaches teamwork and communication skills to health care personnel and emphasizes each individual as an important member of the team.

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